Genius Club

Chapter 354: Chapter 37: Seeking Advice_2 Chapter 354: Chapter 37: Seeking Advice_2 After all, cold fusion technology won’t be realized in a few decades, so naturally there’s no need to announce it to the whole world; quietly making a fortune will do.

Dean Gao Yan and Professor Xu Yun have different goals and starting points.

From the perspective of the state, Dean Gao Yan would definitely keep the technology secret, and even keep the progress confidential from the outside world.

When asked, it would be “Do I know?

How could China possibly have a nuclear fusion engine!

I’m about to retire; these things are beyond my reach.

Oh, what cold fusion, have you been reading too many novels?”

That was exactly what Lin Xian had hoped for.

He only wanted to owe Dean Gao Yan a favor, not become wealthy and distinguished through cold fusion technology, so naturally the more concealed, the better, the further from him, the better.

Therefore,

To everyone else except Dean Gao Yan, he was just a small company owner, with his greatest achievement being the design of a best-selling toy, the Rhein Cat.

Did such a small sesame seed expect the state to assign special personnel, planes, and cars for protection?

Wishful thinking.

…

At 7 p.m.,

In the office of the Institute of Nuclear Physics at the Dragon Science Academy, Dean Gao Yan saw Chu Shanhe and Lin Xian walk in and stood up with a smile:

“Shanhe, long time no see.”

Chu Shanhe stepped forward to shake hands with Dean Gao Yan, smiling:

“Dean Gao, I hope you’ve been well.”

Having said that, he turned to one side:

“This is Lin Xian, the talented young man I’ve mentioned to you.

He helped solve the case involving the murder of a number of scientists not long ago!

At the city-wide commendation meeting, Lin Xian was awarded the titles of brave youth and one of the top ten citizens, truly a hero among the young!”

Dean Gao Yan nodded and smiled, patting Lin Xian on the shoulder:

“Young man, truly outstanding, both wise and resourceful.

I like dealing with young people like you.”

Dean Gao’s secretary poured a cup of tea for each of them and then left the office, closing the door behind her, leaving the three to talk in detail.

Dean Gao Yan and Chu Shanhe casually chatted about recent events.

Lin Xian could tell from their conversation that they had a good private relationship, just as Chu Shanhe had said.

How should I put it.

Chu Shanhe respected Dean Gao Yan immensely, looking at him as if he were a deity, full of admiration.

This was understandable, after all, Chu Shanhe had always held scientists in high regard, and Dean Gao Yan, as a living fossil of China’s scientific development history, naturally commanded Chu Shanhe’s respect.

As for Dean Gao Yan’s attitude towards Chu Shanhe…

It was equally appreciative, commendatory, and respectful.

Not like the usual treatment of juniors, but a more intimate kind; Chu Shanhe always regarded Dean Gao Yan as an elder, but Gao Yan treated Chu Shanhe as a peer.

That was a kind of…

Unspoken mutual commitment, I guess.

Lin Xian understood the reason for this.

Zhao Yingjun had told Lin Xian quite early on that Chu Shanhe held a high status in the scientific community of China, and it wasn’t just because of his donations of money, goods, and research institutes…

He also used his influence and network to help many Chinese scientists abroad facing difficulties, and assisted those returning to China in safely repatriating.

On the flight there, Chu Shanhe had told Lin Xian a few stories that sounded quite legendary…

This Gulfstream plane had indeed “rescued” Chinese scientists from abroad.

For someone like Dean Gao Yan, who had lofty ideals and convictions…

No matter how rich a businessman or powerful a person, he might not spare you a glance.

But to Dean Gao, heroes like Chu Shanhe, especially heroes from the scientific community, were indeed highly respected and considered friends.

This was also why Lin Xian was able to come here today, all thanks to Chu Shanhe’s influence.

While the two chatted, Lin Xian also took the opportunity to observe Dean Gao Yan.

His clothing and appearance were very simple; you could tell he was someone who had come through difficult times.

His hair was gray but in good condition, not widely thinning, and neatly combed.

His complexion and spirits were good, better than the average person his age.

However, it was inevitable that one could see a trace of fatigue around his eyes, presumably due to the busy and exhausting work of late.

After chatting for a while, Chu Shanhe naturally brought the topic around to Lin Xian.

Knowing that Dean Gao Yan was busy, they didn’t want to waste too much of his time, so Chu Shanhe got straight to the point—

Lin Xian and East Sea University had cooperated in a joint laboratory and had some ideas regarding the controlled nuclear fusion project.

They wanted Dean Gao Yan to take a look, provide some advice, and offer guidance.

At the same time,

Lin Xian took out the prearranged manuscript from his briefcase and handed it to Dean Gao Yan, placing it on the wooden office desk.

Dean Gao smiled, opened his glasses case, took out his reading glasses and put them on, then looked at the two men:

“Since it’s a young man recommended by Shanhe, and you are so outstanding, and interested in scientific research, investing in and constructing a laboratory…

I am truly comforted and happy; especially since you, young man, are a brave youth.

That’s mainly why I made time to meet you today.

However…”

Dean Gao’s smile faded, and he spoke earnestly and weightily:

“But expertise has its field, and knowledge has its order.

The project of controlled nuclear fusion is currently only being researched by a few powerful nations, and it is indeed not something that a university laboratory can handle.

More importantly…

there are many challenges in the field of controlled nuclear fusion at the moment, such as material limitations, temperature control issues, stability problems…

there are no good solutions or approaches.”